Local care.
Lasting trust.

Dr. Gary Darling is a mixed animal veterinarian with 29 years of experience caring for dogs, cats, horses, cattle, pigs, llamas, alpacas, sheep, and goats. He enjoys bringing steadiness to difficult situations and helping clients protect the bond they share with their animals. Dr. Darling values trust, teamwork, and clear options, and he enjoys the problem-solving and hands-on field work that let him use both his brain and his hands. Outside of work, he enjoys lifting weights, attending church, working in the yard, and taking on building projects.

Savanna Farley has been part of veterinary medicine since 2016 and enjoys working mostly with dogs, cats, and horses. She loves the variety each day brings, especially the different faces she gets to see and the connections she forms with clients. Savanna describes herself as a problem solver who likes to keep things fun and enjoyable, even when the day brings difficult cases. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her daughter Danielle, riding horses, hiking, camping, and being outdoors.

Dennise has been part of veterinary medicine since 1993 and has been with Darling Veterinary Clinic since 2021. She enjoys connecting with clients and their pets while helping them feel assured that their animals are receiving the best care possible. Dennise describes herself as helpful, genuine, and empathetic, and she brings a caring, steady presence to the clinic each day. Outside of work, she enjoys live music, wine tasting, cooking, and gardening.

Jennifer has worked in veterinary medicine for 5 years and enjoys working with dogs, cats, and horses. She loves forming lasting personal connections with clients and takes pride in helping make everyone’s job easier while creating a positive environment at the clinic. Jennifer describes herself as hardworking, driven, and fun, and she enjoys the teamwork and daily variety that come with caring for animals. Outside of work, she enjoys riding her horses, barrel racing, hunting, wheeling in the mountains, camping, and spending time with her wiener dog, Howdy.

Timothy is an assistant at Darling Veterinary Clinic. He enjoys seeing all the new animals and wonderful clients who trust the clinic with their pets. He hopes clients feel welcomed, understood, and confident that their animals are being cared for. Timothy describes himself as quiet and focused, especially when working to finish the task in front of him. Outside of work, he enjoys working at the Chico State Sheep Unit, fishing, playing pickleball, and staying involved in clubs around campus.

Mimi is an assistant at Darling Veterinary Clinic and enjoys seeing clients trust the clinic to care for their animals while getting to know each pet's unique personality. She hopes clients feel comfortable, heard, and confident during their visit. Mimi likes finding new ways to keep things organized and help the clinic flow smoothly with less stress. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time at the university farm, working with sheep, playing pickleball, studying for classes, and attending livestock shows.

Dannika began working in veterinary medicine in 2017 as an assistant in California and later spent a season as a veterinary technician in Iowa. Her experience includes small animals, birds, reptiles, pocket pets, and surgical care. Darling Veterinary Clinic is her first opportunity to work in large-animal medicine, and she is grateful to continue expanding her knowledge.

She especially enjoys educating clients and helping them feel confident advocating for their animals. For Dannika, clear communication and compassionate care are essential to strengthening the bond between people and their pets. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family, hiking, reading, and riding.

Clayton helps with technology support for Darling Veterinary Clinic, keeping the clinic's computers, printers, digital tools, and day-to-day tech running smoothly. As an accounting student at Chico State with a strong interest in technology, he enjoys solving problems and finding practical ways to make the team's work easier. He created the clinic's website and also helps with troubleshooting, setup, updates, and other technical projects behind the scenes. Outside of the clinic, he enjoys cars, fashion, computers, and learning about new technology.